Book I of The Alliance of Light. Book I of Alliance Of Light. The schism began with two half-brothers empowered to subdue a Mistwraith. In defeat it cursed them to life-long enmity, locking their gifst of light and shadow in perpetual conflict. Each believes absolutely in his cause and loathes the other for opposing it. Lysaer, Prince of the Light, is a charismatic leader sworn to set humanity free from sorcerous oppression. Arithon, Master of Shadow. is a trained mage who wishes to defuse war and search out the vanished old races who hold the key to restoring the world's shattered peace. Then Koriani echnatresses join with lysaer and new intrigues upset Arithon's hard-won autonomy and he becomes a fugitive. Cover art by Janny Wurts.